Numbers 35:31

New American Bible - revised edition

You will not accept compensation in place of the life of a murderer who deserves to die, but that person must be put to death.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:13

Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan answered David: “For his part, the Lord has removed your sin. You shall not die,

2 Samuel 21:4

The Gibeonites answered him, “We have no claim against Saul and his house for silver or gold, nor is it our place to put anyone to death in Israel.” Then he said, “I will do for you whatever you propose.”

Psalm 51:14

Restore to me the gladness of your salvation; uphold me with a willing spirit.

Exodus 21:14

But when someone kills a neighbor after maliciously scheming to do so, you must take him even from my altar and put him to death.

Ezekiel 16:38

I will inflict on you the sentence of adultery and murder; I will bring on you bloody wrath and jealous anger.

Leviticus 24:17

Whoever takes the life of any human being shall be put to death;

Numbers 35:17

If someone strikes another with a death-dealing stone in the hand and death results, that person is a murderer, and the murderer must be put to death.

Numbers 35:30

Whenever someone kills another, the evidence of witnesses is required to kill the murderer. A single witness does not suffice for putting a person to death. No Indemnity.

Numbers 35:32

Nor will you accept compensation to allow one who has fled to a city of asylum to return to live in the land before the death of the high priest.

Deuteronomy 27:24

“Cursed be anyone who strikes down a neighbor in secret!” And all the people shall answer, “Amen!”